Amazon Halts US Rooftop Solar Systems Following Safety Audits and Fire Incidents

In 2021, Amazon shut US rooftop solar after six incidents at 47 sites; audit found 259 issues

Amazon shut down rooftop solar systems at all 47 of its North American sites in 2021 after six facilities reported fires or arc flash incidents. A later audit found one critical and 259 significant issues across its global solar portfolio, including mismatched connectors, improper installation, poor wire management and water intrusion in inverters.

By TOI World Desk